Hong Kong shares close up on mainland policy prospect

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Jan 15 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares finished higher on Thursday afternoon, reacting to a surge in stock markets on the mainland that were boosted by prospects of more stimulus measures to support economic growth.

The Shanghai index experiencing its biggest rise since Jan. 5, as investors bet on an increased chance of policy stimulus after disappointing bank loan data.

Among the most actively traded stocks on Hong Kong’s main board were Bank Of China, up 1.4 percent at HK$4.47 China Construction Bank, up 0.9 percent at HK$6.45 and Hutchison Harbour Ring Ltd, up 13.7 percent at HK$0.83.